Thursday, November 09, 2006

More research is pointing to the fact that men are just as responsible for the difficulties in conceiving that women are. It has even been reported that it is not just women who have a biological clock--men's sperm do deteriorate as they get older. For couples who are finding it difficult to conceive a baby, both male and female issues need to be addressed...

Recent studies are finding that, like women, men can have trouble as they age: Sperm can lose its quality as guys get older. According to a study reported in the Aug. 1 issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology, sperm quality starts to go downhill after age 35 and paternal age is a significant risk factor for miscarriage.